Our History
Pr. Ogweng George Thomas
Is a passionate ICT engineer, community mentor, and spiritual leader whose journey began in a small corridor along Back Street in Lira, Uganda. With a single desk, a few tools, and a deep love for technology, he opened a modest computer repair center to serve local residents.
While repairing computers, George saw a deeper problem—many in his community, especially unemployed youth, young mothers, street children, orphans, and school dropouts, lacked not only technical skills but also hope for a better future. Moved by compassion and guided by his Christian faith, he began mentoring them, offering basic ICT and life skills training right from his workshop.
Over time, the repair shop transformed into a safe haven and skills hub—where both broken machines and broken dreams could be restored. Today, Pr. Ogweng George Thomas has empowered dozens, and indirectly hundreds, to gain employable skills, start small businesses, and reclaim their dignity. He continues to lead with integrity, innovation, and compassion, proving that one person’s skills, when shared, can transform an entire community.
BACKGROUND
Northern Uganda is recovering from the conflict particularly the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency, significantly disrupted the education system. It led to the destruction of school infrastructure, displacement of schools and students, increased student-teacher ratios, and a shortage of qualified teachers. The conflict also resulted in increased child labor, and reduced household spending on education.
· Teacher Shortages:
Many teachers left their positions due to the insecurity, seeking employment elsewhere or moving to safer areas.
· Reduced Access and Quality:
The conflict limited access to education, particularly for girls, and negatively impacted the quality of education due to lack of resources and qualified teachers.
· Increased Child Labor and Dropping Out:
Children were forced into child labor, marriage and many dropped out of school due to displacement, insecurity, and the need to support their families.
· Long-Term Effects:
The conflict's legacy continues to affect the education system in northern Uganda, with lower literacy and numeracy rates, irregular attendance, and low retention and completion rates.
In Northern Uganda, poverty, unemployment, and lack of access to technology continue to trap vulnerable individuals in cycles of dependency. Many young people leave school without practical skills, making them susceptible to exploitation, crime, and hopelessness. Our initiative was born out of the belief that technology and mentorship can open doors to new opportunities and break these cycles.
OUR VISION
To be the Leading center of transformation, skilling generation, empowerment, and purpose-driven individuals who will uplift their families and communities through technology, innovation, and compassion.
OUR MISSION
To equip vulnerable and marginalized individuals with ICT, entrepreneurship, and life skills that restore dignity, foster self-reliance, and create a long lasting change in our community.
CORE GOALS.
Skills Training
Provide free or affordable ICT and entrepreneurship training to Orphans, unemployed youth, school dropouts, and other vulnerable groups.
Mentorship & Guidance
Offer spiritual, moral, and professional mentorship to help beneficiaries develop both character and competence
Community Empowerment
Create platforms for small business start-ups, job placement, and networking opportunities.
To identify the root causes of poverty and implement community-driven solutions that uplift marginalized individuals, particularly youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
Sustainability
Develop income-generating activities to ensure continuous community impact without dependency on external aid alone.
Peacebuilding & Conflict Transformation
To provide a neutral platform for peacebuilding efforts and conflict transformation within the community, fostering inter-communal dialogue and reconciliation.
Advocacy for Marginalized Groups
To advocate for the rights and needs of vulnerable groups, including PLHIV, persons with disabilities, women, children, and youth.
Institutional Collaboration & Networking
- To enhance partnerships and collaboration with local, national, and international organizations for resource mobilization and effective program implementation.